Worcester East and Doherty High School NP

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care to Worcester Public School students and their families, and other FHCW pediatric patients as needed, including well-child exams, acute and chronic care management, and preventive services.
• Deliver patient- and family-centered health education to promote wellness, prevent illness, and support ongoing disease management.
• Collaborate with the School-Based Health Center team, medical leadership, and multidisciplinary team members to ensure high-quality, coordinated care.
• Partner with school staff and district personnel to identify student health needs and align clinic services with school and community priorities.
• Career coordination and referrals with community providers, specialists, and social service organizations to support holistic care.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, including chart audits, program evaluation, and outcome tracking.
• Participate in staff and provider meetings, contributing to decision-making and problem-solving related to school-based health services.
• Absorb and implement program goals, objectives, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain current licensure, certification, and continuing education requirements consistent with the scope of practice.
• Provide periodic on-call coverage (approximately 4–6 weeks per year) to address urgent patient needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of relevant experience as a Nurse Practitioner required. Experience in Pediatrics strongly preferred.
• Commitment to providing equitable, culturally responsive, trauma-informed care.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with youth, families, school staff, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work independently in a school-based environment while maintaining a strong connection with Team Lead and SBHC colleagues.
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and documentation standards.
• Flexibility in meeting the needs of a dynamic school health program.